Casualty Returns 1921


Book Description

The Casualty Returns refer to the total losses of ocean going merchant ships over 100 gross tonnes. The Returns were published quarterly and annually, recording losses according to flag and cause of loss. Early Quarterly Returns give figures for steam and sailing vessels by flag and cause of loss, and for total tonnage owned in each country.
















Police Casualties in Ireland 1919-1922


Book Description

The RIC are often portrayed as the villains of the War of Independence, Irishmen who betrayed their country. Police Casualties in Ireland 1919 - 1922 records in detail the deaths of over 500 police casualties during the war including the RIC, Dublin Metropolitan Police, the Auxiliaries, Black and Tans and Ulster Special Constabulary.







Casualties of Conflict


Book Description

This book explores the lives and deaths of over 300 men, women and children buried in Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery who died due to the War of Independence and Civil War. Detailed research brings their stories together for the first time with first-hand accounts of those who witnessed and participated in these historical conflicts. Through the exploration of seemingly ordinary burial records, extraordinary events are revealed. Unfolded are stories of ambushes, informers, assassinations, spies, executions, raids, mutiny and bombings, together with ordinary members of the public, caught up in extraordinary events.







The English Catalogue of Books


Book Description

Volumes for 1898-1968 include a directory of publishers.